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100. Outcome of review

(1) On completion of the proceedings under rule 99 the comptroller shall either-

(a) set aside the opinion in whole or in part; or

(b) decide that no reason has been shown for the opinion to be set aside.

(2) A decision under paragraph (1)(a) or (b) shall not estop any party to any proceedings from raising any issue regarding the validity or the infringement of the patent.
(3) No appeal under section 97 shall lie from a decision to set aside the opinion under paragraph (1)(a), except where the appeal relates to a part of the opinion that is not set aside.